Embedded Memory

What would you say if I told you I’ve been here before

not yesterday but hundreds of years ago

I still remember the smell of the rain as it began to pour.

no evidence to explain

just painted memories

slowly driving me insane.

Do you think it’s possible,

for a past life to exist?

the details blurry but yet unforgettable.

Your face is permanently etched in my head

your scent still lingers in the air

as the wind murmurs all the words that you said.

I remember feeling your love

from your very first stare

my body jolted from a spark up above.

 

The wind changed direction

as the dark clouds lurked overhead

For what I saw, I wish I had no recollection.

It was the most horrifying sight

You in the street, bleeding to death

I stood motionless as he hit you over and over with all his might.

The sirens screamed louder as they came up the street

I  dropped to my knees, sobbing, holding you close

fate of tragedy becoming  the vision of how we meet.

A change of scenery, a bright fluorescent room

The doctor was speaking but not a word was heard

Did he think I’d listen? I was swirling in gloom.

I wake with a start out of my trance

all that is left is an embedded memory

of a unexplained circumstance.